It’s been an up and down ride for Canada’s mens hockey team during the Olympics, but in the end, our top players came through.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
∞ Apple discovers underage workers in facilities
In its 2010 audit of supplier’s facilities, Apple said it found a total of 17 core violations and documented the violations in its Supplier Responsibility report.
∞ Spectrasonics releases 64-bit versions of Omnisphere, Trilian
One big piece of news at the NAMM music show this year was Apple’s move to a 64-bit version of Logic. Of course, any great music platform needs great plug-ins and Spectrasonics delivers.
∞ i-tab electronic songbook attaches to your guitar
Ubergizmo had a piece yesterday about a new gadget for musicians called i-tab. It’s basically an electronic songbook that attaches to the headstock of your guitar and faces you while you play.The i-tab has 4GB of storage and can hold … Continued
∞ Shawn King delivers a smackdown on Forbes columnist
No other company in the world can generate the type of hype that Apple can. What’s more, Apple does nothing to actively participate in that hype. Forbes.com writer Amy Bell says that Steve Jobs and Apple hype their products like … Continued
∞ Lost iPhone survives 2 months outside in the Canadian winter
My iPhone is pretty tough, but I had no idea just how resilient these little things are.
∞ iPhone '4G': What's in a name?
Those who follow Apple know the company’s nomenclature. An iPod 2G is a second generation iPod — pretty simple. But as Chris Rawson at TUAW points out, the iPhone presents a new problem for Apple. With its fourth generation iPhone … Continued
∞ Camera Plus Pro adds video recording for all iPhones
Global Delight lived up to its name for me when I saw them at Macworld Expo in San Francisco earlier this month. The company develops an all-in-one camera app for the iPhone that adds some impressive capabilities. Now they’ve announced … Continued
∞ Banning free apps from the iPad App Store
I read an interesting article this morning from technology writer Joe Wilcox. He believes Apple should not allow any free apps into the iPad App Store, instead only allowing premium paid apps. Wilcox argues this would help distinguish the iPad … Continued
∞ Fast Lane service at the Apple Store
Apple really has the retail store experience down to a science at this point. My trip to the local Apple Store took less than two minutes – I would have been hard-pressed to get in and out of McDonald’s any … Continued
∞ Gruber on Apple and the sex app purge
John Gruber posted an interesting article tonight on the reasons Apple chose to go after overtly sexual apps last week. What’s it not about is money, according to Gruber. What it is about is branding. I think what Apple was … Continued
∞ Apple releases Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1
Apple on Thursday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1, which extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09.
∞ Jobs said to be 'feisty as ever' at Apple Shareholder meeting
Steve Jobs is leading Apple’s shareholder meeting being held today at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.
∞ iPad book promo list leaked
One of the great new features of the iPad is iBooks, Apple’s online book store that is expected to launch in iTunes when the device is released.
∞ Teen pleads guilty to blackmailing classmates on Facebook
Very unfortunate things like this have to happen. Report: Teen gets 15 years for Facebook blackmail [CNET]
∞ Alaska Airlines adding Wi-Fi to flights
I have yet to take a flight with Wi-Fi, but I know I’d get a lot of use out of it. At $4.95, it seems like a no-brainer. Alaska Airlines Joining the In Flight Internet Game [Mac Observer] Here’s a … Continued
∞ Apple's 10 billion song winner buys Johnny Cash tune
Apple on Wednesday reached the 10 billion download mark on its iTunes Store. The company on Thursday said who the lucky winner of the contest was.
∞ Final Fantasy I and II come to the iPhone
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II for the iPhone and iPod touch – each is now available from the App Store for $8.99.
∞ Apple reaches 10 billion iTunes downloads
Apple hit another milestone on Wednesday as the company hit 10 billion downloads from its iTunes Store.
∞ Apple updates Aperture 3, fixing fifteen issues
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its professional photography workflow application, Aperture 3, according to a post on software update site, MacUpdate.
∞ The beard dances to YMCA using iTouch My Friends iPhone app
I get a lot of emails everyday, but the one I just got made me laugh so hard.
∞ Apple reinstates swimsuit designer's iPhone app on App Store
Yesterday we brought you news about Simply Beach, a UK-based swimsuit design company that had its app removed by Apple from the App Store. Today, there is good news.
∞ Pixelmator image editor update adds brushes collections
One of my favorite apps, Pixelmator, was updated recently adding a ton of improvements, bug fixes and a new feature called Brushes Collections.
∞ Apple exec: Apple TV "still a hobby"
It may not be what those of us that use Apple TV all the time wanted to hear, even if we knew it was the truth. Apple’s COO Tim Cook on Tuesday summed up how Apple feels about the device.
∞ Scales and Modes iPhone app released for guitarists, keyboardists
One of the greatest things about my iPhone is having access to my music and music apps. Today, there’s a new one that’s been released that I’m trying out.
∞ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition comes to Mac
Aspyr Media has announced the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition for the Macintosh. It’s now available in retail stores, but you can also purchase it online and download it through Aspyr’s GameAgent service.
∞ It's business as usual for Freeverse after Ngmoco acquisition
iPhone and iPod touch game publisher Ngmoco has announced that is has acquired Freeverse, another leading iPhone game maker. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
∞ Apple's iPhone OS grows to 14.4 percent market share
Based on Apple’s recent quarterly earnings, it’s no surprise that the iPhone is gaining ground on its competitors.
∞ Apple: some sex apps will remain in the App Store
Nobody said it was going to be fair, but it’s Apple’s store and they can do what they want.
∞ Macs becoming more popular in Enterprise
Macs co-existing with Windows-based PCs in large organizations may be on the rise, according to a study released on Tuesday.